Black Hornet British Army unveil latest weapon against the Taliban
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on Sunday, February 17, 2013
Sergeant Carl James Boyd of the 1st Royal Regiment of Fusiliers demonstrates how the Norwegian-designed Black Hornet Nano will be used by troops on the front line in Afghanistan.
The tiny handheld surveillance helicopters contains a camera that beams back video and still images to a handheld control terminal, allowing soldiers to see past obstacles to identify potential hidden dangers.
The remote-controlled drone measures about 4in by 1in and weighs 0.6oz
Sergeant Boyd described the piece of kit as a "lifesaver".
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